B4 6EY is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from Birmingham in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Nechells ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B4 6EY is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. At just 21 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 2% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B4 6EY are sourced from Output Area E00186309 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B4 6EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B4 6EY.
2,305
21
£ 29,500 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B4 6EY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 54% social renting, B4 6EY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B4 6EY. The average age is 20.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B4 6EY are high at 148 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Brearley Nursery School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Aston University Engineering Academy
Chilwell Croft Academy
Aston Manor Academy
King Solomon International Business School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Rippleglen News0.5 km
- BCG Food Pantry0.7 km
- Aston Way Service Station0.6 km
- Bread Cheese and Heaven0.8 km
- John Smith Guild Shop0.5 km
- + 133 more
Restaurant, Cafe
322 nearby- Birmingham Magistrates Court0.4 km
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy0.8 km
- Dolce Desserts0.4 km
- G101 Cafe and Tapas0.5 km
- Itihaas0.6 km
- + 317 more
Takeaway Shop
128 nearby- Donnas Pantry0.5 km
- App Kitchen0.7 km
- Incognito Kitchens0.6 km
- The Italian Lab0.4 km
- The Shake Plug0.4 km
- + 123 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Conference Aston0.5 km
- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewelle0.4 km
- Selina0.4 km
- Burlington Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.1 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- Scruffy Murphys0.5 km
- The Box Office0.6 km
- The Gosta Green0.8 km
- The Lounge0.7 km
- Actress & Bishop0.4 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Elite International Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.4 km
- Simply Local Convenience Store0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill0.3 km
- Birmingham0.5 km
- Birmingham New Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Chads (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station0.3 km
- St Paul's (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Bull Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B46EY · Data under Open Government Licence